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  1. after a relatively eventful Singapore F1 GP, the circus is now in Japan, Suzuka, after a 3 years absence, for one of the final rounds of races for 2009 will Button be crowned champion here in japan or Barrichello mount a serious challenge with a very good result, ie a win. but all the focus earlier at the track before the quali and race is on Alonso to Ferrari from 2010, Kimi to 'somewhere' likely back to McLaren, and Kubica to Renault (if they are still in F1 in 2010), Rosberg to... etc basically, the drivers merry go round had began to shape up in a way that it had been building in the past months... it will even more interesting in Brazil and/or Abu Dhabi as i would say one more team may just announce its inevitable withdrawal from the sports in 2010 i hope not though back to the race action, Practice one had already started with it been declare as a wet session and predication is that it will very possible for it to be wet on Sunday afternoon as well. so we will be in for an intriguing race action. this track runs about 5.8km for 53 laps on mid downforce setup the majority of the driver line up loves this track as it offers a real challenge all round it has a combination fast / slow 10 Left, and 11 Right turns in all none of them will want to blink their eyes even for a milliseconds when the red lights go off do note the race is on local afternoon times: Sat, 3 Oct, Qualifying 13:00 Sun, 4 Oct, Race 13:00 dun miss it..
  2. Japanese automakers see Hyundai as global threat AP By YURI KAGEYAMA,AP Business Writer - Saturday, October 3 TOKYO
  3. Hi all, After some windows shopping and test driving of entry level and larger conti cars, I don't find them necessary more superior in every department. In addition, some of the models that I prefer and is willing to spend are 10 years old model. Even one is rumoured to be taken over by the China car manufacturer. It looks like I'm back to the Japanese executive car market again. I wanted bigger space and decent performance. Still prefer NA than TC though NA heavier on road tax. The below are what I've gathered: For Performance: Approximately Honda Accord/Inspire IL-4, 2354cc > 180bhp/6500, 220 Nm/4300, 1550 kg Mazda 6 IL-4, 2488cc > 169bhp/6500, 220 Nm/4000, 1430 Kg Nissan Teana V6, 2496cc > 182bhp/6000, 220 Nm/4400, 1531 Kg Toyota Camry IL-4, 2362cc > 167bhp/6000, 220 Nm/4000, 1540 Kg For Dimension: Honda Accord/Inspire > 4945L X 1475H X 1845W. Wheelbase is 2800. Mazda 6 > 4720L X 1440H X 1785W. Wheelbase is 2725. Nissan Teana > 4850L X 1485H X 1795W. Wheelbase is 2775. Toyota Camry > 4825L X 1470H X 1820W. Wheelbase is 2775. Their turning radius are about the same. My personal feel in brief: a) Handling and driving dynamism. Accord and Mazda 6 are both competent. Both have double wishbones suspension. Lower profile and bigger set of tyres help them too. b) Road noise level and comfort. Teana is clear winner. But Accord is not too far behind. Anyway, I don't like soft seats. c) interior refinement, including equipment level and features. Still like the clean and sharp Honda Design but equipment level not as high. Mazda 6 is also hype. d) power delivery, especially from 100Km/h to 140Km/h. Honda still excel. I like the paddle shift but missing the S mode. Teana CVT is rough at higher speed but delivery is smooth from pick-up. The others are just softer in power delivery. e) Driver at this class, generally is not concern about availability of accessories, including aftermarkets ARB, struct bars and etc. Honda and Mazda should have no issue if want to do legal modification. f) Fuel consumption. Can't tell. This one really need input from the existing owner. I'm hopping to get 10Km/l. g) The look. Again subjective. I would say Mazda 6 is a winner but it has the smallest cabin size among the rest here. Accord is let down by the frontal look but can be rectified with aftermarket front grille. For Camry and Teana is a matter of like it or hate it. The best combination would be Mazda look with Accord size and performance . Anyway. if no clear winner then have to sit back and wait for new facelift or new model to come in. Hopefully by then have promising conti model at good price . The next in line, should be the "look long" Skoda Superb. Thank you very much for any input. Regards,
  4. Ok, I bluffed you. It's not a real Gundam but a life sized statue of one. It's still very impressive don't you think? If the technology became available, I wonder if giant robots would be feasible for military use.
  5. Last week, I had planned to buy a sports car and have a few brands in mind. So last Saturday afternoon, I went to Tan Chong Motors and asked the salesperson if there is any Nissan Fairlady 370Z or GTR for test drive. The salesperson told me that there is no test drive for these 2 cars. It's really a piss off when one has the money to buy and yet no test drive available. I then went over to Stuttgart Auto to view the Porsche Cayman Hardtop. A friendly saleslady approached and explained to me the in and out of the car. Thereafter, she suggested that why not I look at the Porsche Boxster cabriolet and again explained the details. After a detailed explanation on the differences between the two, she suggested why don't I test drive both cars. We first took the Cayman for a spin with me on the wheel while she sits next to me and she took me for a very long drive to fully push the car. From the beginning, she was surprised that I have no problem handling the car and I told her that I used to drive a Porsche 911 (the latter was provided to me as a senior personnel privilege for official and personal use while working with one of the companies). When we returned to the showroom, I took the Boxster with the soft-top down with the saleslady sitting next to me and drove a very long distance. What I find surprising is that if Porsche cars salesperson suggested that I test drive their cars, why not Nissan cars. Since I have the money to buy a sprts car, I will put Japanese sports cars a miss since Tan Chong Motors think that their sports cars are more exclusive than other sports cars.
  6. Kudos to the Sazanami... [thumbsup]
  7. UK and US printing money 'out of thin air' to fight credit crunch New worry is hyper-inflation BACK in 1991, when a group of us launched Money Mind (a TV programme still telecast on Channel NewsAsia), I was allowed to film De La Rue Currency's ultra-secretive banknote manufacturing facilities in Singapore. By Zhen Ming 20 March 2009 BACK in 1991, when a group of us launched Money Mind (a TV programme still telecast on Channel NewsAsia), I was allowed to film De La Rue Currency's ultra-secretive banknote manufacturing facilities in Singapore. De La Rue Currency - the world's largest commercial currency printer, involved in the production of more than 150 currencies - closed its Singapore factory in 2002 after finding it difficult to cope with rising costs. During my visit, I saw the firm's banknote design and production facilities. A line of 300 Singaporeans were inspecting sheet after sheet of freshly printed $2 banknotes to spot errors (none on that day). These days, however, most of the money that flows around an economy is created electronically rather than printed physically. Quantitative easing And as the world's ailing financial systems continue to remain immobile, central banks everywhere are introducing what's known as 'quantitative easing' (QE) - the modern equivalent of printing more money - as a desperate measure of last resort. Under QE, a central bank creates new money literally 'out of thin air', which it then uses to buy what are essentially IOUs from ordinary banks. The banks, in turn, use this money to create even more new money in a process known as deposit multiplication, where the amount of money (or loans) in circulation is further increased to stimulate additional spending. The impact of QE is not very different from dropping paper money from a helicopter - as Mr Ben Bernanke himself once described this policy before he became chairman of the US Federal Reserve (Fed). This idea (first mooted by US economist Milton Friedman) won Mr Bernanke the nickname 'helicopter Ben'. The Fed is effectively practising QE - except, for ideological reasons, the Fed prefers to call it 'credit easing' instead. To date, total QE assets held by the Fed stand at US$1.9 trillion ($2.9 trillion) - 2.4 times the size of the stimulus package sponsored by US President Barack Obama. The US, not unlike the UK, has just signalled that it will continue to print more new money (that is, embark on further QE) in order to re-inflate its flagging (or deflating) economy. The Fed is scheduled to issue its statement on QE later today. Mr Bernanke's view is that if the Fed provides liquidity, credit will flow and lower the price of loans, feeding pent-up demand for homes, cars, credit-card borrowing and capital expenditures by business in the depths of the worst recession in living memory. Will QE work? But will QE work? Or will triple-A sovereign borrowers like the US and the UK risk destroying their solvency, as they use QE to rescue over-indebted private sectors? This possibility of a botched-up QE programme could be nightmarish for surplus countries like China, Japan and Singapore. These countries currently hoard mountains of foreign reserves denominated in Western currencies like the US dollar and the British pound. These hard-earned reserves actually stand the risk of dramatically losing their value in real terms because QE, if mismanaged, could trigger runaway inflation or hyper-inflation. In some extreme examples of old-fashioned money printing, the results were disastrous. Think of the Reichsmarks in Germany after World War I, Japanese banana money in colonial Malaya during World War II, Russian roubles after the fall of communism, and the current hyper-inflation in Zimbabwe. That's why Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao is 'worried' about the safety of China's US$1 trillion investment in US government IOUs. Singapore should be too.
  8. Not only they are fast, can control their bike damn well.
  9. Appreciate if anyone who can read Japanese help translate this? Came from a car user manual. What does it say about fuel? Many Thanks
  10. I used to think Human Tetris was the craziest Japanese TV game show until I saw this one about curling a comedian across 30 lubricated bikini girls. Who thinks up these ideas? http://japansugoi.com/wordpress/hot-j-babe...t-tv-game-show/
  11. Hi, anywhere i find a good range of those japanese "sailor moon" type figurines?? asking for a foreign visitor who is in SG now.
  12. There a lot of people knows NSX , but hope you all like this. The Honda NSX (branded as the Acura NSX in North America and Hong Kong) was a sports car produced between 1990 and 2005 . It used a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout and was powered by an all-aluminum V6 gasoline engine featuring Honda's unique VTEC system "Variable valve Timing and lift Electronic Control". According to the default manufacture details ------------------------- Engine(s) : 2,977 cc (181.7 cu in) C30A V6 (270 bhp (201 kW), 210 lb
  13. So far, I find the Kura one of the better one, which is one street before the Crystal Crowne Hotel. The Kirishima in Crystal Crowne Hotel (frequent by the Japanese) also not too bad, but seating is a problem for family. Unless you can get them to give you the private room. The more comfortable dinning areas are unfortunately meant for the smokers. Regards,
  14. realised the one thread on Fuji F1 race was in the wrong folder and a bit OT liao. hence a new thread for the talking point of the race, the 25sec penalty for Sebastien Bourdais thus giving Massa 2 points instead of just one.... f1-itv: Formula One wouldn't be Formula One without a little drama and controversy. Sebastien Bourdais drove a strong race at Fuji Speedway from tenth position on the grid to take the chequered flag in sixth position. However, after the race the Toro Rosso Ferrari driver was handed a 25 second penalty dropping him to a minute behind the race leader and out of the points. Battling with Felipe Massa, Bourdais exited the pit and defended his position into the first turn. Massa, who would make his own stop a few laps later, battled alongside Bourdais but turned into the corner and contact was made. The stewards surprisingly determined that the incident was the fault of Bourdais. Sebastian Vettel finished the race in seventh position, but gains one place at the expense of his team-mate. The following quotes do not take into account the 25 second penalty and subsequent changes to the race result. Sebastien Bourdais
  15. I am looking for free download if possible. And what is that song literally "north wine yard"
  16. All 3 cars are made-in-Japan, with manual shift available and cost about $60K, or thereabouts. Mazda 2 * 2008 World Car Of The Year - 103 BHP - 137 Nm - Rear drum brakes Suzuki Swift Sport * 2007 Japan Car Of The Year - 125 BHP - 140 Nm - Rear disc brakes Honda Jazz 1.5 * i-VTEC - 120 BHP - 145 Nm - Rear disc brakes
  17. Finally completed my "Car Ads Series" while doing a research for "something". Here's all the links for your enjoyment! See rare TVCs, classic TVCs and current TVCs from all over the world of your ride. *Copy whole link onto your browser to view. Please allow loading time. Part 1 - Subaru http://media-owners.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!21C7BA9179DCBDDE!731.entry Part 2 - Mitsubishi http://media-owners.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!21C7BA9179DCBDDE!732.entry Part 3 - Toyota http://media-owners.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!21C7BA9179DCBDDE!735.entry Part 4 - Nissan http://media-owners.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!21C7BA9179DCBDDE!736.entry Part 5 - Mazda http://media-owners.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!21C7BA9179DCBDDE!738.entry Part 6 - Suzuki http://media-owners.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!21C7BA9179DCBDDE!739.entry Part 7 - Daihatsu http://media-owners.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!21C7BA9179DCBDDE!748.entry Part 8 - Mitsuoka http://media-owners.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!21C7BA9179DCBDDE!749.entry Part 9 - Honda http://media-owners.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!21C7BA9179DCBDDE!751.entry Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!
  18. TOKYO (AFP) - - As world oil prices skyrocket, thousands of households in energy-poor Japan are taking part in an ambitious experiment to use fuel cells to light and heat their homes. ADVERTISEMENT Since the prime minister's official residence became the first house in the world to be equipped with a domestic fuel cell in 2005, about 3,000 households have signed up to have the grey boxes installed outside their homes. The project aims to thrust Japan to the forefront of a "hydrogen society" that has kicked its addiction to fossil fuels and produces affordable energy while spewing out far less of the greenhouse gas that is blamed for global warming. "The principle of fuel cells has been known since the end of the 14th century, but their first practical use was not until 1965, aboard the American spacecraft Gemini 5," said Michihiro Mohri, a senior vice president at Nippon Oil Corp. The fuel cells produce electricity and hot water through a chemical reaction between oxygen and hydrogen extracted from natural gas or other fuels. "The hydrogen needed can come from various sources -- hydrocarbons, natural gas, bio mass or rubbish" to create methane, said Mohri. While the fuel cells do not emit carbon dioxide, some is produced by the system during the process to extract hydrogen from natural gas, although less than traditional forms of power generation. As well as producing electricity, the fuel cells also ensure a steady supply of hot water for households. With no motor inside, the machines -- about the size of a small cupboard -- are also silent. "Households with the system are also no longer at the mercy of power cuts during natural disasters," said Mohri, an obvious plus for people living in one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. Japan, with almost no natural energy resources of its own, is seeking to reduce its dependence on crude oil imports by developing energy efficient appliances and alternative forms of power generation. Oil prices posted their biggest ever one-day gain on Friday, hitting a new record of 138.54 dollars a barrel in New York, up five-fold since 2003 amid supply worries and rising demand in emerging economies. Far behind in meeting its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol to cutting emissions, Japan hopes to drastically reduce the amount of carbon dioxide produced by its households. The government even recently called on households to cut their time in the bath or shower to help meet Kyoto targets. The government-sponsored fuel cell scheme involves a clutch of Japanese energy and technology heavyweights including Nippon Oil, Tokyo Gas, Sanyo Electric, Toshiba, Matsushita Electric Industrial, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Toyota Motor. Some provide the source of hydrogen, others batteries or other components. The government estimates there could be demand for 550,000 domestic fuel cells a year in Japan within a few years. There are 48 million households in Japan, of which 25 million live in individual houses. For now, however, the system is expensive at about two million yen, or some 19,000 dollars, excluding installation. Research is underway to make the machines as economical as possible thanks to less expensive sources of hydrogen. Thanks to reductions in the cost of components, the companies involved in the project hope to reduce the price of the equipment to one million yen as soon as possible to boost demand, and to cut it further to 500,000 yen in 2015. Japanese automakers are also chasing the fuel cell dream, working to create a viable car which would produce power through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen and leaving water as the only by-product. http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/20080608/tap-...pa-d1078a1.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Can I import the fuel cell device from Japan???Buay Tah Han the fuel price these days Can't stand those cartels anymore..
  19. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIZrca3lOVs
  20. Currently looking to get a car in this quarter before the COE goes higher when the supply is cut. Currently the PI cars seems more interesting with the 2 big bros, BM and KH selling their 1.6L cars for around $70K. Any nice recommendation on the 1.3-1.6L cars that will be suitable for a first time owner. We should be talking under $70K since the AD cars are around that price. Will look forward to all you inputs.
  21. Hi Bros, Just wanna make a poll to see which is the preferred car in this forum? :)
  22. intend to bring my wife during her birthday .. any one can recommend me a nice Japanese Restaurant? and what must try food there also ..
  23. Planning to get a car. Comparing four low FC car. Getting some feedback on these four cars. 1. Latio auto (~ SGD 59k) 2. City I-DSI ABS (never ask, SGD 63.5k fr sgcarmart) 3. Sirion manual (~ SGD 50k) 4. Toyota Vios manual (~ SGD 54k fr sgcarmart) Most likely, deciding between 1 and 3 (felt City is a bit pricy, Vios rear seats cannot fold down for manual model.) Currently, Sirion is most favoured Good: cheapest and with manual model, with best FC. Bad: No/Little boot space, worry about servicing and reliability. Need expert views on the following to sway me towards or away from Sirion. 1. Maintenance cost (Sirion servicing expensive?) 2. Reliability of Engine Is Sirion
  24. here r the views of real hardcore street racers from japan, from why they do what they do on the wangan expressway to cops to the $ spent... http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8...earch&plindex=5
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